The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust has shared that its new electronic health record ‘Alex Health’ is to go live on 2-3 November 2024, offering an integrated digital record of patient care which will draw information from “all health systems that currently store patient information/data”. The trust refers to the […]
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NHS England publishes £13.3 million expansion for “Tiger Teams” to support EPR delivery
NHS England has published a contract notice with an estimated total value of £13.3 million for an “experienced, multi-skilled, rapid response intervention service also known as a Tiger Teams service” to support EPR delivery across England. The service is said to be an expansion to an existing support offer available […]
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board opens expression of interest for digital clinical audit platform
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has issued a prior information notice seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for a digital clinical audit platform to support the health board in completing “circa 10,000 annual audits to support quality assurance, improvement projects and ward accreditation incentives”. The health board outlines a […]
CQC reports on the state of health and adult social care in England for 2023/24 highlighting digital access, data quality and reporting, and the role of tech
The CQC has published its report on the state of health and adult social care in England for 2023/24, highlighting concerns around digital access and exclusion, issues with data quality and reporting, and the potential for tech to help promote independence, personalise support, and uphold dignity. Following “over 250 targeted […]
DeepHealth acquires AI diagnostic company to support breast cancer care
DeepHealth, provider of a portfolio of AI solutions designed to support breast, lung, prostate and neurological care, has acquired London-based cancer diagnostic company Kheiron Medical Technologies Limited, as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of AI-powered diagnostic and screening solutions. Kheiron’s Mammography Intelligent Assessment (Mia) offers an AI-powered platform […]
North West London ICS on how digital underpins plans for integrated neighbourhood teams
North West London ICS has set out the strategic approach for its integrated neighbourhood teams (INTs), with a “no wrong front door” approach undertaken which will see all services accessible digitally, via telephone or in person. The ICS notes that residents have expressed desire for a “single, recognisable NHS and […]
NHSE highlights challenges with AI evaluations: potential for bias, adoption site capacity, variation between sites
NHS England has shared guidance on evaluating artificial intelligence projects and technologies with learnings from the ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health and Care Award’, which ran for four years until 2024 and supported the design, development and deployment of “promising” AI technologies. NHSE states how evaluation focused on eight key […]
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire utilises AI to tackle waiting lists
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has shared insight into how the trust is utilising artificial intelligence with the aim of improving patient experience, with focus on a collaborative project designed to reduce the number of missed appointments. UHCW’s CEO Professor Andy Hardy spoke at an IBM event to share […]
Mid & South Essex ICB seeks integrated community dermatology service including teledermatology
NHS Mid & South Essex ICB is looking to appoint a provider for an integrated community dermatology service, to include teledermatology and support improvements by helping ensure that patients are seen by the right person at the right time, on the correct pathway. The service aims to introduce a single […]
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS deploys Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform across 17 trusts
Cheshire and Merseyside ICS has selected Cynerio’s Healthcare Cybersecurity Platform for implementation at all 17 trusts within its footprint as part of the ICS investing in defences to better protect patient data, minimise vulnerabilities and reduce disruptions to care. Cynerio’s platform is designed to protect healthcare environments against threats to […]
